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reluctant
adjective as in unenthusiastic, unwilling
Strongest matches
afraid, averse, cautious, circumspect, hesitant, loath, shy, slow, squeamish, uncertain, wary
Weak matches
backward, calculating, chary, demurring, diffident, discouraged, disheartened, disinclined, grudging, hanging back, hesitating, indisposed, involuntary, laggard, opposed, queasy, recalcitrant, remiss, slack, tardy, uneager
Example Sentences
It has been known for a long time that opioids release molecules called G proteins, which directly bind to calcium channels and make them "reluctant" to open.
Pyongyang could also gain access to Russian military technology, which Moscow would otherwise have been reluctant to transfer, Mr Lankov adds.
Some mortgage firms are reluctant to deal with homes with spray foam insulation due to concerns over poor fitting leaving moisture trapped and roof timbers at risk of decay.
I am, therefore, reluctant to question this England side and the coaching staff because they are playing some really good stuff.
However, Jake Paul may know something that we as a society are reluctant to admit: we thirst for a race conflict, even if the conflict comes in a boxing ring.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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